Mechanical Pain Points
Check out our top maintenance tips for mechanical and fluid power systems. Great advice and suggestions to help reduce downtime.
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We continue to invest in our mechanical and fluid power ranges, to ensure we can support your maintenance activities across all disciplines. And this includes all the brands you trust. Our range of mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic parts now exceeds 77,000! On this page you will find help and advice, useful downloadable guides, range overviews and selected services we have to offer to help you get the job done.
Advice and ideas to help your maintenance activities
Condition Monitoring Overview
Embracing condition-based monitoring as part of your maintenance strategy will deliver increased productivity and reduce unplanned downtime.
Learn More About AC Motors
Our guide to what AC motors are, how they work and what they’re used for, as well as the different types that are available.
7 Ways To Minimise Downtime
An RS maintenance engineer shares lessons from one of our distribution centres, on minimising downtime.
Key Technologies for Mechanical Maintenance
Motors & Motor Control
Electric motors are core to machine motion. Our extensive range is matched by a market leading offer of drives & motor controllers.
Conveying Systems
Conveying and goods handling is a key part of many industrial & commercial operations. Our range will help keep things moving.
Fluid Power
Explore our pneumatics & hydraulics range, with all the big name brands, to find your perfect fitting, tube, actuator or cylinder today.
Mechanical Power Transmission
Our range of belts, chains and couplings can help you keep moving 24/7. Why look anywhere else?
Sensing
Whether it's a proximity or temperature sensor we've got the widest range available, backed by next day delivery helping you avoid downtime.
Automation & Process Control
Find everything from PLCs, HMIs and inverter drives to temperature controllers and enclosures, from the big names in automation.
Industrial IOT
Connected products can help to solve many maintenance challenges by providing more data, helping you make better more informed decisions.
Safety Interlocks
You can't compromise on safety, which is why we stock the brands you trust for safety interlock switches and components.
Cable and Cable Management
Cables, wire, and the cable accessories and management parts required to ensure all circuits are protected and organised.
Test & Measurement
All you need from the brands you trust. From voltage indicators and calipers, through to high end thermal cameras and vibration analysers.
Tools & Tools Storage
From hand, power and air tools to storage, shelving and trolleys we have a great selection from leading manufacturers plus our own RS PRO.
Maintenance Consumables
Whether you're cleaning, greasing, lubricating or fixing, we stock all the consumable products you need to keep your business going.
Mechanical Maintenance Solutions
RS Maintenance Solutions
Leaving maintenance management to chance can be costly. We work with you to maximise plant resilience and cut downtime with our maintenance services.
Calibration
Get measurements you can trust by ensuring your maintenance instruments are accurate and certified to national standards with our in-house UKAS accredited laboratory.
Range Highlights
RS PRO - Your smart choice for Mechanical Maintenance
From bearings to solenoid valves, from seals to hoses, and with all types of fittings, RS PRO has what you need to maintain your production to high-quality standards, at the price you expect.
NEW Digital Product Guide
Learn more about our mechanical and fluid power ranges, and see how well positioned we are to support you. We've pulled together a great cross-section of our range in this easy to use page turner.
Leading brands for Mechanical Maintenance
More advice and ideas to help your maintenance activities
Complete Guide To Greases
Covering types of grease, applications, factors to consider when selecting, compatibility and classification of greases.
All About Machinery Lubricants
Wherever machine parts move, bearings, chains and mechanical parts must run flawlessly. Find out which lubricant is best suited for your machine.
Pressure Gauges – A Guide
Boost your knowledge. Discover everything you need to know about analogue and digital pressure gauges in our comprehensive guide.